Machine for removing cleats from fellies.



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MACHINE PoR REMOVING GLEATS PROM FELLIBS.

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CLARENCE B. HAYES,

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MACHINE FOR REMOVING CLEATS FROM FELLIES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 31, 1914.

Application filed. September 18, 1911. Serial No. 649,969.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, CLARENCE B. IIAYEs, a citizen of the United States, residing at Jackson, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Machines for Removing Cleats from F ellies, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in machines for removing cleats from fellies.

The machine is a modification in some particulars, and in other particulars an improvement, on the machine appearing in my Patent No. 1,010,424, dated December 5,1911, lf or a machine for removing cleats from felles.

The objects of the present invention are to provide a simple and strong machine that will effectively remove the cleats from fellies without waste.

Objects relating to details of the mechanism and economies of construction will definitely appear from thel detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claimsJ A machine constituting an effective and preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specication, in which:

Figure I is a side elevation view of my improved machine without the fellies in position. Fig. II is a plan view of the structure appearing in Fig. I, with the fellies and cleats thereon in position. Fig. III is a vertical longitudinal sectional elevation through the machine, taken on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Figs. II and IV, showing the fellies and the cleats thereon in position. Fig. IV is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to the irregular line 4-4 of Figs. I and III, showing details of the clutch mechanism and of the operating means. Fig. V is an enlarged detail front elevation view of the adjustable abutments for removing the fellies.

In the drawings, the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines, and similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

In general, my improved cleat removing machine consists of a frame, carrying a pair of adjustable abutments, and a reciprocating clamp head, in which the fellies are placed with the cleats so disposed that on the reciprocation of the head the fellies will be separated from the cleats and the cleats thereby removed.

Referring to the numbered parts of the drawing, the main frame 1 is carried on suitable legs 2-2. 'Ihe reciprocating head 3 is on ways 5. 'On this head a downwardly-projecting engaging portion 4 ext-ends between the ways to give added security thereto. A fixed clamp jaw 'is on this stationary head, and a movable jaw 7 is adapted to be clamped against the fellies 8 by the screw 10, extending in a threaded bore 11 in the movable jaw of the clamp. The said screw is journaled at 12 in an upwardly projecting portion of the reciprocating head, and is controlled by the crank 13 by which the same can be readily adjusted to clamp the fellies placed in the machine between the jaws.

The reciprocating head is adjustable by revoluble shaft 14, which is screw threaded at 15 extending through a threaded bore 16 in a downwardly-projecting boss underneath the reciprocating head. The shaft is journaled in a downwardly-projecting portion 17 of the frame, and is controlled by a crank 18 by which the reciprocating head is adjusted on the ways. The head is reciprocated from the eccentric 19 which is on transverse shaft 20. A coupling rod 21 eX- tends from the said eccentric to a pivot 22 in a loose collar 23, in which the outer end of the shaft 14 is journaled. A stop collar 24 on shaft 14 affords the resistance to collar 23 so that the eccentric may act by its coupling. rIhe shaft. 20 is j ournaled in hangers 25-25 beneath the frame. rIhe shaft 20 is driven by the gear wheel 26 which meshes with suitable driving gear hereafter to be described.

The gear wheel is provided with a clutch member 27 which coacts with a clutch member 28 on the shaft 20, which parts are under control. of the clutch lever 29 which is fulcrumed at 29 in a block on the floor beneath. IA cam arm 30 is on this clutch lever, and coperates with a stop pin 31 on the clutch member 27 which is driven by the wheel 26. It will therefore be seen that whenever the clutch is thrown into engagementj as soon as it turns over the pin 31 strikes the cam member 28 and throws the clutch ont of engagement, so that there is but a single rotation whenever the machine is brought into operation. Whenever the machine is thus brought into operation, the clamp head is reciprocated a single stroke, which is sufficient for the removing of the cleats from the fellies,

The gear 26 is driven by the pinion 35 which is on the countershaft 34, which is driven by ulley 33.

Adjustatile abutments 36 are secured by guide brackets E37-38 to cross arms 39 of the frame l. These abutments are adjustable back and forth by the right and left hand screw 40, which is supported in journal bearings 41%2 at each end of the said cross arms.

It will thus be seen that in operation, when t-he fellies with the cleats on are placed in the machine, they are clamped between the jaws 6 and 7. When the clutch lever 29 is operated, the eccentric reciprocates the clamp head a single stroke, and owing to the fact that the cleats are engaged by the abutments 36-36, they are stripped off and drop down at the end of the machine. It will thus be seen that a very simple and effective machine for this purpose is provided, which is completely and effectively adjustable. Of course, where a single size o-f fellies is being manufactured and handled, no adjustment of the machine is necessary; it being made the right size in the first place. Also, it will be observed that in the particular form of machine I have here produced, it is notv necessary to clamp the felly section with a high pressure, because the ac tion of the machine is such that the felly sections would not be displaced anyhow to any great extent, and only slight resistance is necessary in the clamp.

I desire to claim the invention broadly and also specifically, as appears in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a screw for closing the said jaws onto the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; means for tripping the said clutches to release at each revolution; suitable adjustable abutments suppo-rted on the said frameand disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws; and a right and left hand screw for adjusting the said abutments, coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

2. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clampingV jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a screw for closing the said jaws onto the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; means for trippingv the said clutch to release at each revolution; and suitable adjustable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperateV with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws,.all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.`

3. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentricV disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving thesaid shaft a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; means for tripping the said clutch to release at each revolution; and suitable adjustable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

4. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric to reciprocate said head; suitable means for driving icc the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; means for tripping the said clutch to release at each revolution; and suitable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping j aws7 all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

5. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a screw for closing the said jaws onto the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath the said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; suitable adjustable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws; and right and left hand screw for adjusting the said abutments, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

6. Ina machine for removing cleats from fellies, the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a screw for closing the said jaws onto the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said v reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; and suitable adjustable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

7 In a machine for removing cleats from fellies; the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a shaft with an adjusting screw engaging a suitable threaded bore in the said reciprocating head and slidably supported in a suitable bearing in the said frame; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman con nected to Said eccentric and a loose collar embracing the said shaft to which said pitman is connected; a stop collar on said shaft for limiting the movement of said loose collar; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; and suitable adjustable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

8. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies; the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; a suitable transverse shaft with eccentric disposed beneath said frame; a pitman connected to said eccentric to reciprocate said head; suitable means for driving the said shaft; a clutch for throwing the said eccentric into gear; and suitable abutments supported on the said frame and disposed to coperate with the said reciprocating head and its clamping jaws, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

9. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies; the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws o-n said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; means to reciprocate said head; and suitable abutments supported on the said frame and adapted to engage the cleats, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

10. In a machine for removing cleats from fellies7 the combination of a suitable supporting frame; a reciprocating head in suitable ways on said frame; clamping jaws on said reciprocating head conformed to the fellies; adjustable means to reciprocate said head; suitable abutments supported on the said frame and adapted to engage the cleats; and means for adjusting said abutments to and from each other, all coacting substantially as described and for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof; I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, MARGARET L. GLASGOW.

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Washington, ZD. C. 

